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In Russia's Universities, Anti-War Voices Are Silenced. But Resistance Remains.

With public resistance to the war nearly impossible, some students still find ways to express their opposition and fight for their rights.

Fire Engulfs Elite Penthouse in Central Moscow

The blaze broke out at the Roma Rossa residential complex, designed and furnished by award-winning Italian architect Piero Lissoni.

Moscow Targeted by Second Ukrainian Drone Attack in a Week

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said emergency crews were dispatched to areas where debris from several intercepted drones had fallen.

At Least 3 Killed in ‘Largest Ever’ Ukrainian Drone Attack on Moscow

Russia's Defense Ministry said it downed more than 300 drones across the country overnight, including 126 over the Kursk border region.

Pro-Kremlin Paramilitary Leader Killed in Suspected Suicide Bombing – Reports

Police sources told Russian media that early indications suggest the attacker detonated an explosive device he had brought with him.

Moscow Bomb Attack Kills Pro-Kremlin Paramilitary Leader Wanted in Ukraine

Armen Sarkisyan, founder of the irregular Arbat Battalion, died after being hospitalized in critical condition, Russian state media reported.

Russian Government Sues Domodedovo Airport Following Privatization Probe

Prosecutors reportedly reviewed Domodedovo’s privatization documents from the 1990s before filing the lawsuit.

Moscow Activist Detained, Taken to Military Enlistment Office During Police Raid

Gleb Babich said the incident occurred while he was filming police raids against undocumented migrants outside the Teply Stan metro station.

Museum of Moscow Removes Exhibit Section on Soviet Repression – Reports

Arts journalist Ksenia Basilashvili said the exhibit was first revised and then removed entirely following requests from “someone from outside.”

FSB Officer Fatally Shot in Moscow Defense Ministry Building

The suspected gunman, whose identity has not been disclosed, was arrested on murder charges, according to the RBC news outlet.

FSB Says Thwarted Planned ISIS Attack on Moscow Police Station

Russian security agents killed two alleged ISIS members, who they said were citizens of countries in Central Asia.

Latvian Basketball Star Found Dead in Moscow After Apparent Suicide

Unnamed emergency officials said 32-year-old Janis Timma was found dead inside the entrance of a residential building in central Moscow.

Russian Military’s Chemical Weapons Chief Killed in Moscow Blast

Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov is the most senior military official to be killed in a bomb attack since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Top Russian Cruise Missile Engineer Gunned Down Near Moscow – Reports

Mikhail Shatsky reportedly oversaw updates to some of the types of missiles that are used to attack Ukraine.

Assad Chose to Resign From Syrian Presidency, Kremlin Says

The comments come as Assad is reportedly in Moscow after Vladimir Putin personally granted him asylum in the country.

Energy Crisis Grips Abkhazia After Russian Investment Deal Scrapped

The crisis comes as Abkhazia’s authorities announced last week that Russia had suspended financial aid to the cash-strapped region.

Syrian Embassy in Moscow Raises Opposition Flag

The flag-raising comes as former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad and his family have fled to Moscow.

Russia Fines Italian Citizen for Rainbow Peace Flag Near Kremlin

Italian citizen Ermanno Rizzo claimed in court that he was only walking and taking pictures with one of the many flags from his home.

Moscow Court Arrests Clubgoers Following Anti-LGBTQ+ Police Raids

The arrests follow the Anti-LGBTQ+ raids in Moscow this weekend.

Russian Orthodox Church Head Sends Pro-Life Letters to Moscow’s Pregnant Women

The project comes amid Russia’s wide-ranging efforts to address the country’s demographic crisis by promoting early childbirth and large families.

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